Shelia Brown
Texarkana,United States
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Christus Health
Texarkana, TX
07.2017 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Assessed and monitored labor progress, fetal heart rate and maternal vital signs.
- Evaluated patient response to treatments and interventions and modified plan accordingly.
- Provided emotional support for laboring mothers and their families.
- Performed intrapartum fetal monitoring using electronic fetal monitoring equipment.
- Maintained a safe environment for both mother and baby during labor and delivery process.
- Adhered to infection control protocols while providing direct patient care.
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
Registered Nurse in Labor and Delivery
Wadley Regional Medical Center
Texarkana, TX
10.1988 - 07.2017
- Identified high-risk pregnancies and took appropriate action in emergency situations.
- Assessed and monitored labor progress, fetal heart rate and maternal vital signs.
- Provided emotional support for laboring mothers and their families.
- Maintained a safe environment for both mother and baby during labor and delivery process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians to induce or augment labor.
- Cared for women experiencing preterm labor or pregnancy complications.
- Reported any changes in patient's condition to physician team members.
- Ensured all documentation was completed accurately according to departmental standards.
- Managed emergency situations, such as pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, and postpartum hemorrhage.
- Assisted physicians in delivery of babies and supported and encouraged mothers during childbirth.
Registered Nurse in Labor and Delivery
Parkland Memorial Hospital
Dallas, TX
06.1987 - 10.1988
- Maintained a safe environment for both mother and baby during labor and delivery process.
- Performed vaginal exams to assess cervical dilation, effacement and station of fetus.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians to induce or augment labor.
- Reported any changes in patient's condition to physician team members.
- Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
- Ensured all documentation was completed accurately according to departmental standards.
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Monitored fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs, identifying any abnormalities.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Texarkana College
Texarkana, TX05-1987
High School Diploma -
Ashdown High School
Ashdown, AR05-1984
Skills
- IV Insertion
- Direct Patient Care
- Documentation
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Education
- Professionalism
- Compassionate and Caring
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- ACLS
- NRP
- Intermediate Fetal Monitoring
- OBRN Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Christus Health
07.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse in Labor and Delivery
Wadley Regional Medical Center
10.1988 - 07.2017
Registered Nurse in Labor and Delivery
Parkland Memorial Hospital
06.1987 - 10.1988
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Texarkana College
High School Diploma -
Ashdown High School
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